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SUMMARY:Archibald Prize 2025
DESCRIPTION:Archibald Prize 2025		\n		\n			\n\nExhibition		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Exhibition				\n				\n					Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter				\n				When\n				\n					14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025									\n			\n				Admission Free entry		Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson	\n		\n		\n\nExperience Australia’s most celebrated portrait award\, the Archibald Prize\, at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Featuring compelling portrayals of figures from stage and screen\, music\, media\, and journalism\, alongside reflections on activism\, politics\, and everyday life\, Archibald Prize 2025 on tour from the Art Gallery of New Wales\, offers a rich and diverse portrait of Australian society today. \n\n\n\nPainted from life\, each work captures a unique encounter between artist and subject – transforming observation into portraits that range from whimsical and tender to strikingly formal and intense. Moments of humour\, joy\, and introspection sit alongside powerful personal stories\, while self-portraits and depictions of fellow creatives reveal the depth of connection and enduring friendships formed within the creative industries. Together\, these works invite audiences to pause\, reflect\, and consider the nuance of human experience. \n\n\n\nFirst awarded in 1921\, the Archibald Prize remains Australia’s most popular – and often most debated – art award. Selected from over 900 entries by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales\, the exhibition also celebrates the coveted Packing Room Prize.Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of the nation’s most iconic exhibitions.The Archibald Prize® regional tour is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner\, Optus.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/archibald-prize-2025
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SUMMARY:Young Archie Coffs Harbour
DESCRIPTION:Young Archie Coffs Harbour 		\n		\n			\n\nExhibition		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Exhibition				\n				\n					Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter				\n				When\n				\n					14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025									\n			\n				Admission Free entry		Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson	\n		\n		\n\nYoung Archie Coffs Harbour celebrates the creativity of budding young artists from across the Coffs Coast. Open to ages 5 – 18\, this special exhibition invites participants to create a portrait of someone meaningful in their lives.As part of the Archibald Prize 2025 regional tour\, this family-focused initiative highlights imagination\, storytelling and connection through portraiture. \n\n\n\nDownload the entry form and competition guidelines below to enter the Young Archie Coffs Harbour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Archibald Prize® regional tour is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Major partner\, Optus.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/young-archie-coffs-harbour
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:YAM Teeny Tours
DESCRIPTION:YAM Teeny Tours		\n		\n			\n\nExhibition		\n					\n				Immerse your child in artful conversations\, cultural exploration and creative play in Teeny Tours at Yarrila Arts and Museum			\n			\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of And the Trees Photography\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Exhibition				\n				\n					Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter				\n				When\n				\n					14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025									\n			\n				Admission Free entry		Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson	\n		\n		\n\nImmerse your child in artful conversations\, cultural exploration and creative play in Teeny Tours at Yarrila Arts and Museum. These sessions are fun\, adventurous and engaging for both children and their carer’s. They include an exhibition tour\, artmaking\, story time and creative play\, with a different exhibition explored each week. Teeny Tours are small group sessions and are accessible for all young children.   \n\n\n\n Held every Friday in 2026\, 10am – 11am (during school term)  \n\n\n\nWeekly bookings are required. Numbers are limited.  \n\n\n\nSuggested for ages 3–6 years and their carers.  \n\n\n\nStrollers\, snacks and drinks are welcome.  \n\n\n\nMeet in The Workshop\, Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM)\, Ground floor Yarrila Place.  \n\n\n\nEnquires: culturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/yam-teeny-tours
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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SUMMARY:YAM Young Creatives
DESCRIPTION:YAM Young Creatives 2026		\n		\n			\n\nExhibition		\n					\n							\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Exhibition				\n				\n					Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter				\n				When\n				\n					14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025									\n			\n				Admission Free entry		Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson	\n		\n		\n\n\n\nAs a YAM Young Creative\, you will meet like-minded creative young people\, learn from artists\, participate in workshops\, contribute to youth programs and gain both personal and professional insights into creative industries and working in a gallery or museum. YAM Young Creatives meet twice a month (once virtually and once in-person at YAM) from February until December 2026. Upon completion of the program\, participants will be issued with a personalised certificate for their contribution to the program. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost involved to join this program\, but participants will need to complete an enrolment form. If you need assistance with the enrolment form or have special needs\, please contact Toni Southwell (details below). Enrolments will be open until all places are filled and participants can join throughout the year if places become available.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplications are open until all places are filled. \n\n\n\nThe next meeting will be in February 2026. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to apply visit the website or contact: \n\n\n\nToni SouthwellPrograms Facilitator Gallery and Museum \n\n\nculturaldevelopment@chcc.nsw.gov.au\n\n\n\n\n\n02 6648 4700 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n\n\n\n\n\nYAM Young Creatives is a 12-month program\, proudly supported by Museums and Galleries NSW – 2022 Audience Development Fund. \n\n\n\nImage credit: And The Tree Photography
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/yam-young-creatives
CATEGORIES:Expression of interest,Program
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Artmaking
DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Artmaking 		\n		\n			\n\nExhibition		\n					\n				Get creative at YAM with free self-guided artmaking activities available in The Workshop! 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Exhibition				\n				\n					Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter				\n				When\n				\n					14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025									\n			\n				Admission Free entry		Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson	\n		\n		\n\nGet creative with art making activities inspired by YAM’s exhibitions at The Workshop. Activities range from designing and creating your own textiles\, constructing contemporary collages and drawing.  Activities are suitable for adults\, children\, and families so come in\, relax\, and enjoy making art.
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/free-self-guided-art-making
CATEGORIES:Program
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Workshop Program for organisations\, community groups\, and schools
DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing Workshop Program for organisations\, community groups\, and schools		\n		\n			\n\nExhibition		\n					\n				Where art meets wellbeing – A creative path to connection and healing \n\n 			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Exhibition				\n				\n					Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter				\n				When\n				\n					14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025									\n			\n				Admission Free entry		Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson	\n		\n		\n\nJoin us at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) for a powerful and inspiring workshop designed to nurture mental wellbeing through creative expression. Available for organisations\, community groups and schools.  \n\n\n\nLed by experienced YAM program facilitators\, this two-hour workshop combines a guided tour of the current exhibitions with a hands-on artmaking workshop developed renowned artist Hiromi Tango. Hiromi’s artworks explore the healing potential of textile-based art through a meditative and collaborative process.  \n\n\n\nThese workshops are offered in 2026 to schools\, community groups\, and organisations across the region\, they are not open to individuals. Please register your interest to participate.  \n\n\n\nWhy participate?  \n\n\n\n\nConnect: Strengthen community bonds through shared creative experiences. \n\n\n\nSupport wellbeing: Discover the calming\, expressive\, and restorative benefits of art. \n\n\n\nBe part of something bigger: Contribute to Hiromi Tango’s evolving and ongoing Healing Garden project. \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re new to art or an experienced creator\, this inclusive and uplifting experience is designed for all ages and abilities. 
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/wellbeing-workshop-program-for-organisations-community-groups-and-schools
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Self-Guided Tactile Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-Guided Tactile Tours		\n		\n			\n\nExhibition		\n					\n				Have you ever wanted to know what an artwork feels like?			\n			\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Guided Tactile Tour Kit components for the ESSSENSSSE exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum\, 22 November 2025 – 1 February 2026\n\n\n\n\n		\n					\n				\n					Exhibition				\n				\n					Shadows Make the Light Shine Brighter				\n				When\n				\n					14 Jun – 24 Aug 2025									\n			\n				Admission Free entry		Plan your visitArtist interview with Juz Kitson	\n		\n		\n\nVisit the current exhibitions at YAM and borrow a free Self-Guided Tactile Tour kit from our front desk\, then head to the galleries for a unique experience.     Each kit will enable participants to experience the tactile and sensory qualities of the materials used in selected artworks.   Self-Guided Tactile Tour kits are available for selected exhibitions. This free program is available for all ages and abilities including families\, individuals\, groups\, and sensory impaired individuals.  \n\n\n\nNo bookings required but reservations can be made for groups if requested via email: yamprograms@chcc.nsw.gov.au  
URL:https://www.yarrilaartsandmuseum.com.au/events/self-guided-tactile-tours
CATEGORIES:Program
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